5-315.01 USE OF IMPACT WEAPONS –
TREATMENT/MEDICAL AID (10/01/10)
Treatment (Medical Aid) for a
person that has been struck with an impact weapon shall include the following:
·
Determine if the person is injured or requires EMS
·
When appropriate, visual inspect the areas struck for signs of
injury
·
Render medical aid consistent with training and request EMS
response for evaluation at anytime if necessary
Sworn employees shall routinely
monitor the medical condition of a person that has been struck with an impact
weapon until they are released to medical or other law enforcement personnel. An
officer who has used an impact weapon shall inform individuals accepting
custody that it was used on the person. (10/01/10)
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